Race Information

April 12^th, 2008 9:00 a.m.

The Cuyahoga County Board of Health is once again partnering with the YMCA of Greater Cleveland to bring you the fourth annual Run For Your Life 5k run and 1 mile family fun walk. The event is designed to encourage healthy lifestyles and proceeds will benefit programs promoting healthy lifestyles in children. The CCBH and YMCA have a common mission in promoting increased physical fitness and healthier lifestyles. With increases in childhood obesity our agencies are committed to making a positive impact on the Greater Cleveland Community.The race will once again start and finish at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea. Childrens games and family activities focused on physical fitness will be conducted throughout the morning. There will be door prizes and awards to participants including a gold medal to all child participants.

Awards will be given out to the top 3 overall runners as well as the top 3 runners in each age group. The age groups will be divided as such:

14 and under	15-19	20-24
25-29	30-34	35-39
40-44	45-49	50-54
55-59	60-64	65 and over

 

**Register Here**

Download the official race application here. Be sure to preregister by April 4th to receive a discount on the entry fee. All entry fees include t-shirt, refreshments, games and prizes.

5k Runner	$15 / $18 day of race
Children 14 and under	$15 / $18 day of race
1 Mile Walker	$10 / $12 day of race
Tot Trot	Free

Official Race Form

Apply online directly from Hermes Sports & Events website:

Online Race Application

Course Map

For everyone that ran for their lives last year, the course will once again remain the same with it’s start and finish located at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. For those that will be participating for the first time this year a downloadable map is found below. Also, the course map paired with the Ultimate 5k training plan will be a great way to get a leg up on the competition.

The Ultimate 5-K Training Plan

The 5-K is a great distance for every level of runner. It’s a fail safe short for first timers and an ideal fast time trial, tough tempo run, or 10-K to marathon tune up for veteran competitors.

Whether you are looking to run your first 5-K, tune up to a larger race or set a new personal record, click on the Runner’s World link below to find a program that is as dedicated to achieving your goals as you are.

The Ultimate 5-K Plan